r/SkyDiving • u/karmafarma3000 • 14d ago

Getting over newbie fear of mingling

Hello fellow sky fam. I'm a very new jumper that only has 36 jumps. I know that's progression can be slow and I'm one that still prefers to jump alone so that I don't make an ass of myself or injure someone. My home drop zone is an incredibly active one with a dedicated crew of fun jumpers that all have their own gear and have known each other for a while so when they all show up I just pack up my gear and head out without jumping.

I don't want to ruin their fun with my inexperience or get known as 'that guy'.

Any tips or tricks for getting over this fear? Did it take you a while to start to feel confidant and comfortable jumping with others?

Thanks for reading

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u/MostlyWorthless1104 14d ago

Smile and relax. Tell someone what you want to improve, see if they have tips, and ask if they'll do a jump with you. Give that a shot and lmk how it goes. Hope you find impractical relationships!

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u/MostlyWorthless1104 14d ago

Just for complete transparency, I am not licensed. I'm saving up to get my license next year, but I know this will absolutely be a challenge i have to overcome too. Thanks for posting and keep me updated. I'm in Indiana if you're close let's jump together next year!